Premise Wiring

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Some experts estimate that 70% of network failures are primarily caused by
cable-related problems, so the cables are really important. Below you will find
general information about premise wiring. Please call us or request a quote for
any cabling project you have.
We will be happy to help you find the best solution within your budget.
The TIA/EIA-568 Standard
Developed jointly by the Telecommunications Industries Association and the
Electronic Industries Association, TIA/EIA-568 specifies complete electrical
and physical guidelines for industry-standard premise wiring systems.
As specified by the TIA/EIA, a fully functional premise wiring system is the
result of multiple subsystems working together as a single network.Backbone Wiring encompasses all wiring between telecommunications closets,
equipment rooms, and entrance facilities, including all cables, mechanical
cable terminations, and intermediate and main cross-connects. Backbone wiring
runs between telecommunications closets, equipment rooms and entrance
facilities on the same floor, from floor to floor, and even between buildings. Horizontal Wiring encompasses all cable from a work-area wallplate or
network connection to the telecommunications closet. The outlets, cable, and
cross-connects in the closet are all part of the horizontal wiring, which gets
its name because the cable typically runs horizontally above ceilings or
along the floor.The work area includes all cable components between a horizontal-wiring
wallplate or LAN outlet and end-user telecomm devices, such as telephones,
data terminals, computers, modems, etc. Work-area components can include
connectors, cables, adapters, terminators, and more.
The telecommunications (or wiring) closet is a room or cabinet that
holds distribution frames, cross-connects, and other hardware needed to
connect horizontal wiring to backbone wiring. Each building must have at
least one wiring closet.An equipment room houses building telecommunications systems such as
PBXs, servers, and the mechanical terminations of the telecomm wiring system.
Considered different than a wiring closet because of the complexity of the
components it contains, an equipment room nonetheless may take the place of a
building's wiring closet or it may be a separate entity.
Unlike the other five components of premise wiring systems, cabling
administration isn't a place. It's a thing—a process that includes all
aspects of premise wiring related to documenting and managing the system,
testing the system, as well as the architectural plans for the system.

Premise Wiring

Premise wiring is the cabling, connectors and accessories that are used to
connect LAN (Local Area Network) and phone equipment within a commercial
building. TIA/EIA-568 specifies complete electrical and physical guidelines for
industry-standard premise wiring systems. As specified by the TIA/EIA, a fully
functional premise wiring system is the result of multiple subsystems working
together as a single network.

Components of Premise Wiring Systems

Backbone wiring is the cabling used between telecommunication closets, entrance
facilities, equipment rooms and buildings. Horizontal wiring encompasses all
cable from a work-area wallplate or network connection to the
telecommunications closet. The outlets, cable, and cross-connects in the closet
are all part of the horizontal wiring, which gets its name because this type of
wiring does not go up or down any floors of a building.
Work area is building space where occupants utilize telecommunications equipment.
It includes all cable components between a horizontal-wiring wallplate or LAN
outlet and end-user telecomm devices, such as telephones, data terminals,
computers, modems, etc.
Telecommunications (or wiring) closet is an enclosed area, such as a room or
cabinet, for containing telecommunications equipment, cable terminations and
cross connects. Each building must have at least one wiring closet.
Equipment room is the space that houses building telecommunications systems
such as PBXs, servers, and the mechanical terminations of the telecomm wiring system.
Cabling administration is a process that includes all aspects of premise wiring
related to documenting and managing the system, testing the system, as well as
the architectural plans for the system.

Greyhound Technologies is a world class supplier of Network Installation Services,
Computer Cables as well as the widest variety of Network Components. For over 14
years, an unparalleled combination of engineering support , guaranteed quality,
competitive price, and on-time delivery helped us evolve as a most valuable
partner to IT managers and business owners throughout the East Coast and indeed
across the country.
We provide products and services designed to build and manage local area
networks and wide area network infrastructures for customers large and small
alike. In addition, we are a full service supply house and datacom company.
Our engineers and installation technicians are highly trained and take
responsibility of your network project from design to implementation.
We are a New York Certified M/WBE. Our services include premise wiring,
hardware installation, testing, network monitoring and management. We can
do wonders to your datacomm cabinets.
As an example see a Before and After picture.
Greyhound Technologies operates complete premise wiring operation in SE Michigan
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that we do much more than sell products; we provide solutions. So, if you
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deal please contact us today. Our engineering and product specialists will
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